Prepare month end close processes for multiple European entities, including Germany as the second largest entity
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
Act as a key point of contact for relevant entities during the month end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are proactively identified and resolved
Prepare year-end close processes for multiple European entities, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are proactively identified and resolved
Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries for external audits, with particular ownership of the German audit process
Work with external accountants to prepare statutory financial statements for multiple entities, including the preparation and audit of German GAAP statutory accounts
Support Group Finance with schedules and information required for the Group external audit
Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax filing requirements, managing day-to-day communication with external local accountants and tax advisers
Direct line management of two accountants in Berlin, Germany and Gurugram, India
Set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards for the team
Develop team capability and embed best practice while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment
Promote a strong culture of ownership, control, and accountability
Act as the primary on-site finance contact for the Berlin office, supporting finance-related queries across AR, AP, and general accounting
Collaborate with the Credit Control team to improve reporting and visibility of debtor recoverability
Support the EMEA FC with financial analysis at entity and cost centre level, including commentary on variances versus budget and forecast
Help identify and implement finance process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across the wider team
Ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards, and control requirements
Support treasury-related process improvements to enable more accurate and timely cash flow forecasting
Support finance automation initiatives and system enhancement projects, working closely with Group Finance and the EMEA FC
Requirements
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / local equivalent)
Native or fluent German, both written and spoken
Strong technical knowledge of German GAAP, IFRS, and FRS 102 (UK GAAP)
Strong Excel skills to support reporting, reconciliations, and analysis of monthly actuals
Hands-on experience working with ERP systems, including supporting improvements or optimisations
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while contributing to a team
Experience collaborating within a team to achieve long-term goals
Experience of working with Dynamics 365
Background in subscription-based or advisory sectors
Proficiency in at least one additional European language